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Europe Needs Strong, Not Weak Euro
Economy
Europe Needs Strong, Not Weak Euro
European policymakers and large exporters are increasingly uneasy about the euro’s rise — particularly against the U.S. dollar. But this concern is misplaced. Like arguments for tariffs, it mistakes accounting effects for economic damage. A stronger euro does not weaken Europe; it strengthens it.
Juneteenth’s Unfinished Promise: The Realities Beyond the Celebration
Society
Juneteenth’s Unfinished Promise: The Realities Beyond the Celebration
History tells us that enslaved people legally became free on January 1, 1863, with President Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation. In reality, true freedom came years later for countless enslaved African Americans. Despite the law, Confederate states remained defiant, continuing their brutal practice until Union troops could enforce the law in the Deep South.
Marijuana Legalization: True Freedom or Just New Form of Control?
Society
Marijuana Legalization: True Freedom or Just New Form of Control?
When a young ODS member challenges Fiala to smoke a joint and ODS suddenly talks about legalization, it is clear that marijuana is no longer just a pirate issue. Fiala smilingly declined the offer, but his surprisingly accommodating response signaled a shift. At the same time, ODS launched a campaign with the slogan \"now is the time for legalization\", a clear ploy to appeal to young voters and disillusioned Pirate supporters.